John Bohnet
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John Kelly Bohnet
- Bats Both, Throws Left
- Height 6' 0", Weight 175 lb.
- High School Hogan High School
- Debut May 10, 1982
- Final Game May 21, 1982
- Born January 18, 1961 in Pasadena, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
John Bohnet had one chance in the major leagues at age 21. He pitched in 3 games for the Cleveland Indians in May 1982 when Bert Blyleven was injured.
He was a first-round draft pick in 1979 out of Hogan High School. He was taking a history test when he was told that he had been drafted, and for the rest of the day he dealt with the media. As a high school senior, he had a 0.69 ERA as a power pitcher.
"Some of the things you got away with in high school - like the high fastballs that struck out batters - didn't work in the majors ... So it was a lot harder. I didn't do too bad in the minor leagues. But for whatever reason, they just never called me back."
He was released from the minors during spring training in 1985. He became a UPS driver for many years, and as of 2002 serves as an instructor for Line Drive Sports, and owns his own engraving and awards store. He received offers to play in Mexico but turned them down.
